Educational Therapy Services

Educational therapy offers students with learning differences a powerful opportunity for success. Clinical teaching allows students the time, privacy, and intensive practice needed to learn at a pace appropriate for true learning. A safe environment allows them to heal wounded self-esteem and believe they will succeed.

• Materials used are in-line with current research and are chosen based on the individual student.
  
• Lessons are tailored for unique level and needs based on careful, continuous assessment.
  
• Systematic progression of material allows for maximum organization of information.
  
• Multisensory methods of practice provide multiple pathways into memory.
  
• Students are taught strategies for learning, helping them become independent in their education.
  

In addition to working individually with students since 2003, I have 2 years of classroom experience as a Teaching Assistant for children with a wide range of learning differences. I am committed to my ongoing education and skill refinement.

Professional Training

• Educational Therapy Certificate, Holy Names University
  
• Special Education, Master’s Degree candidate, Holy Names University
  
• Language!®, including supervised practicum, University of California, Berkeley
  
• Barton Reading and Spelling System®, Certified
  
• Wilson Reading System® training & experience
  
• Dyslexia and Orton-Gillingham Fundamentals course
  presented by The Academy of Orton Gillingham Practitioners & Educators
  
• Seminars on educational therapy, dyslexia, and various topics
  presented by Holy Names University, International Dyslexia Association, AET and others

Member

• Association of Educational Therapists
  
• International Dyslexia Association
  
• East Bay Learning Disabilities Association

Preferred Academic Areas
K-5 — Reading, Spelling, Reversals, Writing, Comprehension, and Fundamental Math Skills
Middle School — Reading, Spelling, Writing, and Comprehension